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According to the decision about registered appellation of origin released by the National Office of Intellectual Property of Vietnam in 2007, Lang Son star anise is considered as the national property, which will be protected indefinitely throughout the territory. Only individuals and organizations with the permission of Lang Son People Council have right to use “Lang Son Star anise” as a appellation of origin.

This is an important foundation for the stable development of Lang Son (Vietnam) Star anise so that the organizations and individuals who are planting and processing star anise can focus on investing modern equipment, improving the quality and expanding the market. The area of growing star anise in Lang Son is approximately 3.200 ha, account for 71% of total area in the country. The output is over 4.500 tons per year. Especially, Lang Son star anise is of high oil content, no toxic.

Over many years, planting Star aniseed was identified as a key economic and long-term strategy of Lang Son. In forest areas with more than 32,000 ha, It forms areas of concentrated production and become a source of major export commodities of Lang Son province, but the star aniseed In Lang Son is "brand" in particular. In fact, the unrest price makes it difficult for farmers because there is no stable Star aniseed market. Therefore, to facilitate forest product commodities are involved in the domestic market integration and international markets as well as help to protect both producers and consumers, need to develop and register protection of Appellations of origin for the Lang Son star aniseed

Department of Science and Technology Committee and the Lang Son People’s Committee is tasked to directly implement the development and registration of appellation of origin protection for the evaporation of Lang Son. To complete this task, the Department of Science and Technology of Lang Son is supported professional by the Intellectual Property Department. The Department also advises the province to establish the project management "Establishment and registration of copyright protection for Geographical Indications for the Lang Son star anise."

We are the leading star aniseed and cassia supplier in Vietnam. We have been developing increasingly due to modern equipment and professional staff. Our factory is located in Lang Son Province which is famous for all kinds of herb tree with high productivity and good quality. We process and export star aniseed and cassia based on the following standards:

Star aniseed

1. Appearance: Well-dried, clean, no mould and no fungus

2. Natural reddish color

3. Flavor: featured aroma

4. No stem (stem less)

5. Admixture: 1%

6. Moisture: 13.5-14%

7. Flower size: 2.5 - 3 cm and above up (70% up)

8. Broken: 6% (max)

Split Cassia

Length: 35 - 45 cm

Thickness: 0.7 - 1.5 mm

Moisture: 13.5% max

Foreign matters: 0.1%

Oil content: 2% up

Color: Bright yellow

Odor: Aromatic

Taste: hot spicy

Well dried, clean, no mould or fungus

With desire of having long-term business relationship and building a strong Vina Spaex brand, we are able to meet bulk orders from all of countries in the world in the latest time.

Star anise (or sometimes called star aniseed) is popular in all over the world because of its odor and useful medical properties. Star anise is an ingredient of the traditional five-spice powder of Chinese cooking. It is also a major ingredient in the making of Pho, a Vietnamese noodle soup. In India it is used as an ingredient of masala chai. Moreover, star anise has been used in a tea as a remedy for rheumatism, and the seeds are sometimes chewed after meals to aid digestion. As a warm and moving herb, star anise is used to assist in relieving cold-stagnation in the middle jiao, according to Traditional Chinese medicine. Especially, in 2005 and 2009, there was a temporary shortage of star anise due to its use in making Tamiflu. Star anise is grown in Vietnam (mostly in Lang Son province), China, Japan and few other countries.

Cassia (called cinnamon) is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several trees from the genus Cinnamomum that is used in both sweet and savory foods. In medicine it acts like other volatile oils and once had a reputation as a cure for colds. It has also been used to treat diarrhea and other problems of the digestive system. Cinnamon is high in antioxidant activity. The essential oil of cinnamon also has antimicrobial properties, which can aid in the preservation of certain foods. Cinnamon trees are grown much in South East Asia, especially in Vietnam.

Star anise (Illicium verum Hook) is a species of magnolia family, prefers woodlands, sunny edges, and dappled shade. It grows well in humus rich, mildly acidic to neutral soils, which are light to medium and having good drainage. That is why Vietnam is well-known as an ideal homeland for this spice helping it become one of the two biggest producers of star anise in the world other than China mainland

The tree is currently cultivated mainly in the northern borders namely Lang Son and Quang Ninh provinces. Somes small areas of star anise have been got at Cao Bang and Bac Kan provinces.

The annual output of star anise fruits in Vietnam reaches about 5,500-6,000 tons in which about 3,000 tons are for export and 100 tons are extracted for essential attar. According to statistics the total area of anise plantation has reached 44.606 ha, including 37.069 ha concentrated and 7.537 ha scattered, so far.

Being a charm of Vietnam star anise is a feast for the eyes and a delight to the nose. Its sharp fresh flavor is found in many dishes and pastries, as well as in anisette and other enjoyable beverages around the Mediterranean Basin. Their white or pinkish blossoms yield a star-shaped fruit. Each star contains a very fragrant, dark red oval seẹd. The anise fruit is picked from 8-10 year old trees. There are two harvests per year. The main one is from July to September and the later is from November to February. The main crop gives more fruits, attar is also better than the later one. The older the tree the more fruits it produces. After picking the fruit is dried under a temperature from 30 to 40 Celsius degree. Its colour then changes from red brown to dark brown, forming star-shapes and exposing shiny yellow brown seeds.

Application

The stems of the anise plant, which have the same characteristic flavor as the seeds, are eaten as a vegetable. The seeds are processed and used in a number of food products for seasoning including cakes, candy, cheese, cookies, breads, pickles, stews, fish and shellfish etc. Broken star anise pieces are used in pickling, curry or stir fry. Powdered star anise is great for baking and essential for many Asian recipes, duck and pork as instance. In the West, the oil produced by steam extraction of star anise is a flavour added to some wines. It is also a flavour in desserts and baked foods. In traditional medicine, star anise is a digestive, stimulant and a remedy for intestinal cramps. Besides many other uses to human life, in the modern medicine star anise is a key ingredient to produce a special drug called Taminflue – the exclusive remedy help people prevent bird flu disease

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We are the leading star aniseed and cassia supplier in Vietnam. We have been developing increasingly due to modern equipment and professional staff. Our factory is located in Lang Son Province which is famous for all kinds of herb tree with high productivity and good quality.